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CMC Markets
7.2/ 10·Founded 1989
Best Trading Tools
Advanced charting, market analysis and multi-asset trading trusted by active traders worldwide.
FCA regulated BaFin regulated
Pros
- Award-winning trading platform
- Tight forex spreads
- Separate Invest proposition in some markets
Cons
- CFD-first heritage
- Invest availability is country-dependent
Availability
Available in 14 countries
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Cash yield available
USD-only cash interest · Tiered, up to benchmark minus a spread on USD balances above $10,000
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Best for
- Advanced Investors
- Regulation
- Central Bank of IrelandCSSFFCASEC/FINRA
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9.4/ 10
Best for ETF Savings Plans
Cash yield available
Partner-bank deposits · Variable EUR rate tracking ECB policy (recently ~1.25–4%)
- Min. deposit
- €1
- Best for
- Beginners and DCA
- Regulation
- BaFinBundesbank
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DEGIRO
8.5/ 10
Best Traditional Broker
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Best for
- Cost-conscious European stock
- Regulation
- BaFinAFM/DNB
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FAQ
Common questions
General
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, BaFin. Client assets are typically segregated and covered by the local investor compensation scheme up to the statutory limit.